Everyone who knows me knows that I have the soul of a Broadway star but the vocal talents of a seagull. I absolutely love music! I just don’t possess the talent for it. That doesn’t mean I don’t engage with music in my own way. Like many other writers out there, I am not the first to admit that music is one of my ultimate muses. It’s a creative lubricant that gets those brain juices flowing! Sometimes a lyric hits you and inspires an entire fictional world. It’s amazing! Music has been the driving force for every novel I have…
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Something about me to know: there are always multiple projects I’m juggling. I wish there could be one project at a time, but that’s just not how my brain works. It craves the chaos of multiple storylines, characters, and universes. That might be why it takes so long for me to finish a project. As soon as I start on one project, a new idea pops into my head, and I have to flesh it out, and then another, and another. The well of creativity is always overflowing! It’s a blessing and a curse. I don’t have enough hours in…
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Writing is my passion, but it’s also a major pain in the ass. I’m sure many other writers would agree with that statement. It’s something we love, but it’s not always easy. It can be really hard to get the words to flow. Creative constipation is very, very real. Yet we still choose to create, and I love that about us creative folks. Despite the frustrations, we soldier on and produce stories we are proud of. Everyone sees the final project. That book on the shelf with the pretty cover. The words inside that make you laugh and cry. What…
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Hello folks! I am so excited to announce that I am starting up a weekly blog on my website. Welcome to Behind The Page! This is where I plan to talk about all things writing and what inspires my stories. I thought this would be a great way to expand on my passions for those who are interested in learning more about me as an author and what makes my head tick. Consider this a “behind the scenes” where I pull back the veil to go deeper into the writing process. I’m no stranger to blogging. I began writing columns…